Supervising Chemist

Position Summary: Under limited supervision, this role organizes, directs, and completes the daily activities for a laboratory within AVO Diagnostic Services. The role is considered a working supervisor focused on quality assurance, quality control, collecting, analyzing, and interpreting lab results. This employee is responsible for coordinating the day-to-day operations, including a strong focus on safety, quality, and delivery of testing services. In addition, this role is responsible for working with the Regional Lab Manager for facilities management and ensuring proper staffing and scheduling of the laboratory. The Supervising Chemist may perform additional operational tasks and functions while supporting the Regional Laboratory Manager. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Ensures all safety and environmental requirements are in place, and are trained and in compliance with state, federal or providence regulations Maintains housekeeping and organization of the Lab Ensure proper training and disposal of related hazardous materials Leads the laboratory team to ensure timely and accurate preparation, analysis and quantitation of test samples Generates and report analytical data when required Coordinates production schedules based on customer demand and established metrics with the Regional Laboratory Manager Provides point of contact client and technical service support (i.e. interpretation of test results, answering of status or technical questions, or fulfilling of special requests) Provides laboratory technical support (coordination with vendors for repairs, calibrations, coordinating with laboratory team for routine maintenance/troubleshooting of equipment) Supports and participates in lab Quality Control programs Schedules and evaluates the internal training and competencies of local laboratory staff. Coordinates purchasing, receiving goods, inventory, invoicing duties for the lab ensuring appropriate approvals and processes are followed. Follows AVO Diagnostic Solutions' values, shared purpose and power wheel to be a role model for the laboratory team Performs additional operational tasks and functions while supporting the Regional Laboratory Manager Job Requirements: BS or BA in Chemistry, Biology or related technical field (Chemistry background preferred) Minimum of 4 years of experience in a laboratory setting Previous supervisory experience desirable Proficiency in computer applications Customer support experience required Excellent communication skills